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  Course: BCTW

       Assignment no: 3


      Cover Letter
      Roll no:    MSc it-F 12-M33


From:         Shan shaukat
                                                                          [Pick the date]




TO:       Sir Rizwan Bhatti
                                    Composed by:shan shaukat

                                    Email:shanshaukat125@gmail.com
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Cover Letter
                       A cover letter is a letter sent alongside your resume to introduce yourself,
       explain why you are sending in your resume, and provide more information about yourself.

Definition
          A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information
on your skills and experience.

A cover letter typically provides detailed information on why you are qualified for the job you
are applying for. Effective cover letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific
organization and identify your most relevant skills or experiences.

How to Write a Cover Letter?
Writing a cover letter often seems like a particularly daunting task. However, if you take it one
step at a time, you'll soon be an expert at writing cover letters to send with your resume.

A cover letter typically accompanies each resume you send out. Your cover letter may make the
difference between obtaining a job interview and having your resume ignored, so it makes good
sense to devote the necessary time and effort to writing effective cover letters.

Format
Cover letters are generally one page at most in length, divided into a header, introduction, body,
and closing.[2]

    Header. Cover letters use standard business letter style, with the sender's
     address and other information, the recipient's contact information, and the
     date sent after either the sender's or the recipient's address. Following that
     is an optional reference section (e.g. "RE: Internship Opportunity at Global
     Corporation") and an optional transmission note (e.g. "Via Email to
     jobs@example.net"). The final part of the header is a salutation (e.g., "Dear
     Hiring Managers").
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    Introduction. The introduction briefly states the specific position desired,
     and should be designed to catch the employer's immediate interest.
    Body. The body highlights or amplifies on material in the resume or job
     application, and explains why the job seeker is interested in the job and
     would be of value to the employer. Also, matters discussed typically include
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    skills, qualifications, and past experience. If there are any special things to
    note such as availability date, they may be included as well.
   Closing. A closing sums up the letter and indicates the next step the
    applicant expects to take. It may indicate that the applicant intends to
    contact the employer, although many favor the more indirect approach of
    simply saying that the applicant will look forward to hearing from or
    speaking with the employer. After the closing is a valediction (e.g.
    "Sincerely"), and then a signature line. Optionally, the abbreviation "ENCL"
    may be used to indicate that there are enclosures.

A Few Things to Keep in Mind
   Do not over use “I”
Instead, place the focus on the employer and use the

word “you”

   Avoid writing more than one page; since you are

probably competing with other applicants, employers

just don’t have the time to read two pages

   The point of the cover letter is to flesh out your

resume’s selling points not to repeat the same

things that appear in your resume
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                    Cover Letter Sample
                                                               Ima Good Student
                                                          800 North University Avenue #22220
Your Contact Info                                                 Provo, Utah 84601
                                                                     801 555-5555

Date                      July 15, 2009

                          Jane Q. Recruiter, Employment Manager
Contact Info              ASuper Employer
                          123 Broad Street
                          New York City, NY 10000-0001

Greeting                  Dear Jane (Ms. Recruiter):

                          After meeting you at our recent campus Career Fair I have taken the opportunity to learn much more
                          about ASuper Employer. I would like to accept your offer to consider me as a candidate for your
Introduction              internship program and have enclosed my resume for your review.

                          I believe I bring skills and experience that will benefit the company and add to its already successful
                          record. Some of my specific abilities related to your job opening follow:
What you offer                  Valuing teamwork synergy and leadership through employment and class team projects.

them                            Solving complex and complicated problems using applied analysis techniques and research.

                                Thinking critically to determine needs in ambiguous settings and thoroughly developing
                                efficient recommendations and solutions.

                          Please review my resume for a more detailed synopsis of my experience and qualifications. For the
                          past year I have worked at ALess Super Employer and appreciate the high regard given to your
                          organization by its major competition.

                          I look forward to discussing my background with your recruiting team when you come to interview
What happens              this month. It is easiest to contact me via email or at the number listed above. I am in class Monday
                          through Friday from 10 am until 2 pm each day. If I am unable to answer please feel free to leave a
                          message and I will return your call as quickly as possible.
now/next
                          Thank you for considering me for an internship at A Super Employer. I will contact you early next
                          week to determine how we should proceed.


Close                     Sincerely,

                          Ima Good Student
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What is a cover letter

  • 1. [Type the document title] [Year] Course: BCTW Assignment no: 3 Cover Letter Roll no: MSc it-F 12-M33 From: Shan shaukat [Pick the date] TO: Sir Rizwan Bhatti Composed by:shan shaukat Email:shanshaukat125@gmail.com
  • 2. [Type the document title] [Year] Cover Letter A cover letter is a letter sent alongside your resume to introduce yourself, explain why you are sending in your resume, and provide more information about yourself. Definition A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience. A cover letter typically provides detailed information on why you are qualified for the job you are applying for. Effective cover letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and identify your most relevant skills or experiences. How to Write a Cover Letter? Writing a cover letter often seems like a particularly daunting task. However, if you take it one step at a time, you'll soon be an expert at writing cover letters to send with your resume. A cover letter typically accompanies each resume you send out. Your cover letter may make the difference between obtaining a job interview and having your resume ignored, so it makes good sense to devote the necessary time and effort to writing effective cover letters. Format Cover letters are generally one page at most in length, divided into a header, introduction, body, and closing.[2]  Header. Cover letters use standard business letter style, with the sender's address and other information, the recipient's contact information, and the date sent after either the sender's or the recipient's address. Following that is an optional reference section (e.g. "RE: Internship Opportunity at Global Corporation") and an optional transmission note (e.g. "Via Email to jobs@example.net"). The final part of the header is a salutation (e.g., "Dear Hiring Managers"). [Pick the date]  Introduction. The introduction briefly states the specific position desired, and should be designed to catch the employer's immediate interest.  Body. The body highlights or amplifies on material in the resume or job application, and explains why the job seeker is interested in the job and would be of value to the employer. Also, matters discussed typically include
  • 3. [Type the document title] [Year] skills, qualifications, and past experience. If there are any special things to note such as availability date, they may be included as well.  Closing. A closing sums up the letter and indicates the next step the applicant expects to take. It may indicate that the applicant intends to contact the employer, although many favor the more indirect approach of simply saying that the applicant will look forward to hearing from or speaking with the employer. After the closing is a valediction (e.g. "Sincerely"), and then a signature line. Optionally, the abbreviation "ENCL" may be used to indicate that there are enclosures. A Few Things to Keep in Mind  Do not over use “I” Instead, place the focus on the employer and use the word “you”  Avoid writing more than one page; since you are probably competing with other applicants, employers just don’t have the time to read two pages  The point of the cover letter is to flesh out your resume’s selling points not to repeat the same things that appear in your resume [Pick the date]
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  • 6. [Type the document title] [Year] Cover Letter Sample Ima Good Student 800 North University Avenue #22220 Your Contact Info Provo, Utah 84601 801 555-5555 Date July 15, 2009 Jane Q. Recruiter, Employment Manager Contact Info ASuper Employer 123 Broad Street New York City, NY 10000-0001 Greeting Dear Jane (Ms. Recruiter): After meeting you at our recent campus Career Fair I have taken the opportunity to learn much more about ASuper Employer. I would like to accept your offer to consider me as a candidate for your Introduction internship program and have enclosed my resume for your review. I believe I bring skills and experience that will benefit the company and add to its already successful record. Some of my specific abilities related to your job opening follow: What you offer Valuing teamwork synergy and leadership through employment and class team projects. them Solving complex and complicated problems using applied analysis techniques and research. Thinking critically to determine needs in ambiguous settings and thoroughly developing efficient recommendations and solutions. Please review my resume for a more detailed synopsis of my experience and qualifications. For the past year I have worked at ALess Super Employer and appreciate the high regard given to your organization by its major competition. I look forward to discussing my background with your recruiting team when you come to interview What happens this month. It is easiest to contact me via email or at the number listed above. I am in class Monday through Friday from 10 am until 2 pm each day. If I am unable to answer please feel free to leave a message and I will return your call as quickly as possible. now/next Thank you for considering me for an internship at A Super Employer. I will contact you early next week to determine how we should proceed. Close Sincerely, Ima Good Student [Pick the date]